City of Lake Stevens
Kurt Hilt serves as a City Councilmember for Lake Stevens since January 2016, where efforts led to the establishment of Washington's first municipal Veteran's Commission, aimed at enhancing access to veteran services and leveraging veteran talent in community development. Additionally, Kurt is a board member of the Washington State Board of Health and the Snohomish Health District. With a long-standing involvement in disaster response, Kurt has been a member of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Washington Disaster Medical Assistance Team since 2004, contributing to significant events such as Hurricanes Katrina and Harvey. As a Firefighter/Paramedic with Snohomish County Fire District 1 since 1999, Kurt founded The Disaster Medicine Project, served as a Government Affairs Liaison during major disasters, and managed a mass vaccination clinic during the 2009 H1N1 influenza outbreak. Kurt holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Seattle Pacific University and a Master of Arts in Homeland Security Policy from American Military University.
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City of Lake Stevens
Lake Stevens is a vibrant and growing community - the second fastest-growing city in Snohomish County - with a population of over 38,000 makes us the 5th largest city in the county. Lake Stevens is generally a residential community with access to numerous commercial, retail and recreational opportunities. Of course, the crown jewel of the community is the lake itself, which boasts some of the greatest water recreational opportunities in the county. Lake Stevens is also uniquely situated, being close to the lake, ocean, and Cascade mountains, to take advantage of many outdoor activities. The Lake Stevens Schools are excellent and coupled with a city priority of parks and increased walkability, makes Lake Stevens an ideal place to raise a family. The City of Lake Stevens operates under the mayor-council system. The city’s motto, “One Community Around the Lake”, embodies our quality of life, top-ranked school district, and the City Council’s commitment to providing excellent services and amenities for its residents.